ECON 218A
Proseminar: Economic Theory
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Seminar, three hours. Quarterly seminars for predissertation and dissertation writers. Discussion of advanced topics and recent developments in game theory, information and uncertainty, and general equilibrium theory. Presentation of recent papers published and unpublished in economic theory as well as research of instructor and students. In-class presentation expected. S/U grading.
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